Category Archives: Local News

Gas Leak Forces Evacuation Of Ithaca High School For Short Time
The area near Ithaca High School, including a nearby day care, was briefly evacuated Wednesday morning due to a gas leak. The Richland Center Fire Department was notified about a propane leak in the 2...
Mark Evenstad Jun 06, 2024

Platteville teen scheduled to enter plea agreement in death of Reedsburg 7th grader
A teenager accused of hitting and killing a seventh grade student who was waiting for the bus will enter a plea agreement. According to court records, 18-year-old Kevin Green of Platteville, will not ...
Courtney Chaffee Jun 05, 2024

Chambers Named CEO of Grant Regional
A southwest Wisconsin hospital has named its next CEO. Tami Chambers has been tapped to lead Grant Regional Health Center. Chambers has served in the position on an interim basis since the December re...
Mark Evenstad Jun 05, 2024

A Senior Living Campus Could Be Coming To Dodgeville
More senior living and care could be coming to Dodgeville after the closing of a longtime facility back in 2022 created what seniors in Iowa County describe as a difficult situation, with limited opti...
Mark Evenstad Jun 05, 2024
Trial Date Set For Former Dubuque Priest
A trial date has been set in the criminal case against former Dubuque priest Leo P. Riley. Riley is accused of sexual abuse during his time at Church of the Ressurection in Dubuque. The 68 year old Ri...
Mark Evenstad Jun 05, 2024

Man Arrested on Theft and Drug Possession Charges
The Dubuque Police Department says they arrested 55 year old Roman Fountain just after Midnight Tuesday in the area of West 17th and Iowa streets on charges of second-degree theft and possession of dr...
Mark Evenstad Jun 05, 2024

Third Degree Burglary Charges For Dubuque Woman
Police in Dubuque arrested 29 year old Michelle Adams of Dubuque Monday at around 8:35pm in the 400 block of Main Street on a charge of third-degree burglary.
Mark Evenstad Jun 05, 2024

Dubuque Woman Arrested For Domestic Assault
Dubuque Police arrested 68 year old Jodie Gerhard of Dubuque Monday around 12:30 p.m. at her residence on charges of domestic assault and interference with official acts.
Mark Evenstad Jun 05, 2024

East Dubuque Man Sentenced To Life in Prison For Fatal Shooting
An East Dubuque man has been sentenced to life in prison for the fatal shooting of another man outside an area grocery store. 39 year old Nathan Russell received the mandatory sentence Tuesday in Iowa...
Mark Evenstad Jun 05, 2024

Dubuque City Council Plans To Close 15th Street Railroad Crossing
On Monday, Dubuque City Council members passed a resolution to permanently close the railroad crossing at 15th Street. The city has plans to make major upgrades to another crossing – the one at ...
Mark Evenstad Jun 04, 2024